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FYI - Comm Club #151 - "Conflict and Emotion" - Tuesday, 12/20/11 - 2 pm - Room 314 - Midtown - Last Conversation of 2011

1. This week’s conversation – “Conflict and Emotions” LAST CONVERSATION OF 2011
2. 12th Speech Contest results – Club meeting #150
3. The next conversation – The 2012 Election
4. Last week’s conversation – Student Showcase – Antoinette Miller, Class of 2010
5. Upcoming conversations
This Week
1. The Touro Communication Club #151
Last Conversation of 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011- 2:00 p- 4:00 pm
Room 314 – Midtown
Conflict and Emotions
Although both topics are studied and applied by specialists, neither topic is often
part of general conversation. Yet each day we often find ourselves in
emotional states because of one or more conflicts.
Since conflicts and the resultant emotional turmoil are part of our daily communication life, we will try to dissect the interaction of both from
a layman’s viewpoint.
This conversation will be neither a psychological nor a philosophical examination We are looking at conflict and emotions through a practical Communication lens.
By the way, we are having some spectacularly interesting conversations. Some people have commented that they feel comfortable enough to share their feelings without a fear of judgment or reprisal. We hope to continue to create a supportive Communication atmosphere.
Join us! Bring a friend!
Observe what we are all about!
Best of all, share your thoughts!
2. Touro Club Meeting #150
12th Speech Contest –Fall, 2011
December 15, 2011
Name
Title of Speech
Instructor
Course/Site
Rank
1.Lauren Siletsi
“The Wonderful Skill of CPR”
Prof. Bakeoff
GCA 100
Midtown
First Prize
2. Precious Coleman
“Illicit Blood Diamonds”
Prof. Bakeoff
GCA 100
Midtown
Second Prize
3. Violetta Ostarkhova
“What is Love/”
Prof. Cline
GCA 100
Midtown
Third Prize
4..Vera Buniak
“Alcohol”
Prof. Backinoff
GCA 100
Midtown
Honorable
Mention
5. Kerry Castellon
“Male Breast Cancer”
Prof. Bardwell
GCA 100
Midtown
Finalist
6. Orel Dolev
“Body Language”
Prof. Cline
GCA 100
Midtown
Finalist
7. Tricia McPherson
“”Domestic Violence”
Prof. Wicke
GCA 215
Midtown
Finalist
8. Anasia Maison
“Child Abuse”
Prof. Bardwell
GCA 100
Midtown
Finalist
9. Lygia Mitchell
“Trafficking of Children in U.S.”
Prof. Backinoff
GCA 100
Midtown
Finalist
10. Soon Sarah Park
“Street & How to Deal with It”
Prof. Gaffigan
GTA 215
Flushing
Flushing
11. Fatema Rahman
“Am I in Control of Street or is Stress in Control of Me”
Prof. Cleveland
GCA 100
Midtown
Finalist
12. Nydia Soto
“ADHD in Children
Prof. Wicke
GCA 215
Midtown
Finalist
13.Michele Waugh
“Sexual Harassmant”
Prof. Gaffigan
GCA 215
Flushing
Finalist
14. Edward Hu
”Martial Arts”
Prof. Gaffigan
GCA 100
Flushing
Finalist
Judges: Dr. Marcella Bullmaster-Day (Graduate Education); Dr. Robert Fardon (Physics); Mr. Ian Smith (Advisement).

Next Week’s Conversation
3. The Touro Communication Club #151
Tuesday, February 14, 2011- 2:00 p- 4:00 pm
Room 314 – Midtown
Progress report on
The 2012 Election
This blurb is being written in December. Who knows what will have happened when we next meet in February?
There are now six Republican candidates arguing with each other with lots of noise from Donald Trump. In the latest yo-yo polling, Newt Gingrich is leading the pack. There is talk of a third party candidate. President Obama is counterattacking Republican charges.
In short, everything is mess. mixed up. Who is leading the Republican horse race
will become clearer toward the summer.
You might think that a Presidential election is far away from your experience.
You avoid these issues at your peril. Health care is a hot issue. Immigration
issues are on our doorstep. And voter registration affects whether you or your relatives can vote. And there are many more than these three issues.
Our conversations are never boring. We surprise ourselves at how many different opinions we have. Share yours and change someone’s mind – maybe.
Last Week’s Conversation
4. The Touro Communication Club #149
SPECIAL TIME!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011- 3:30 pm
Room 314 – Midtown
Student Showcase
Antoinette Miller, Class of 2010
“My Journey”
The Communication Department’s first Work Study, Antoinette returns to share her adventures since graduation from Touro as a Human Services major.
Antoinette is currently employed as a CASAC-T Substance Abuse Counselor in training at the Methadone Clinic at Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan. She is pursuing her Masters of Social Work in the Touro Graduate School of Social Work.
As a Touro undergraduate Ms. Miller graduated Magda Cum Laude and was a Work Study for the Communication Department where she produced Touro’s first Jazz Concert.
Her appearance is jointly sponsored by the Touro Communication Club and the Human Service Department, :Professor Cynthia Bangura, Deputy Chair. Refreshments will be served.
5. UPComing Conversations
Films “The Great Debaters,” “Wag the Dog,”
Student ShowcasesT.B.A
Faculty Showcases – Prof. Gary Sheinfeld, Prof. Carlisle Yearwood
Student Clubs - Science, Namaste
Topics “Leadership,” “Gender Communication”, “Political Speech”
Current Events – The 2012 Election updates
Communication Skills Presenting Literature, Interviewing, etc.
Communication Strategies – “Getting to YES,” “Shooting from the Lip”
Plus your suggestions!


Hal Wicke